Digging in soft soil or garden beds: Theyre seeking stimulation, scent, or a cooler place to rest. Lying in one specific patch of grass: That spot likely has the best shade, visibility, or airflow. Zooming through the same corner or loop: Thats their natural movement pattern, not bad behavior.
In 2026, more gardeners are moving herbs out of garden beds and into containers. Some herbs spread too fast, others struggle in heavy soil, and several perform better when drainage and moisture stay under control. Pots solve many of those problems at once.
The best way to save money on soil by filling the bottom of your raised garden beds with leaves is to install the leaves in layers just 6 inches thick at a time. Compress them by walking on them and then wet them with a garden hose.
Healthy garden soil is not just about what you add to it. The plants growing in and around your beds have a direct effect on soil chemistry, microbial activity, and nutrient levels over time, and that influence runs in both directions.
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Many gardeners are getting that itch to get out the tiller and work up their garden soil. But many areas are still soggy from snow melt and rain, making soils too wet to work. It really is best for your gardens long-term health to resist the urge to work the soil when it is still wet.
Raise Your Garden to a More Convenient Height. In-ground gardens require lots of bending and kneeling to care for the plants. The Urban Raised Bed brings the gardens soil up 18 inches so plants are far easier to access. Garden Above Ground With the Seasons.
